Local Initiatives Support Corporation Duluth office grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $1.5 million from the state's general fund to support the Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Duluth office in fiscal year 2027. The funding is intended to promote economic growth in northeast Minnesota by strengthening local community organizations and improving commercial areas. The money can be used for workshops, networking events, staff support, and providing loans to businesses, but it is designated as a one-time appropriation.